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P156 CPG

1996 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,372 mi
Last recorded25,372 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS 25012,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 CPG
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 25,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 25,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,535 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 24,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,200 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 21,795 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 250?

Based on 5,548 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 25
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P156 CPG is a 1996 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 CPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aprilia RS 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P156 CPG registered?

P156 CPG is a 1996 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P156 CPG safe to buy?

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